Baguette vs. Butter, Unsalted
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Butter, Unsalted
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
butter, unsalted
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and butter, unsalted:
- Both baguette and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted, however, butter, unsalted contains more beta-carotene than baguette.
- Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Baguette is a great source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
- Butter, unsalted has 76 times less sugar than baguette.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 164% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to butter, unsalted per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for butter, unsalted, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | ~ |
| Fat | 8% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baguette are made of 87% starch, 9% sugar and 4% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 76 times less sugar than baguette - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baguette is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than butter, unsalted - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and baguette has 99% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and butter, unsalted are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and baguette has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than baguette - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 10 times more Vitamin E than baguette - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Baguette | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 117% more calcium than butter, unsalted - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 194 times more iron than butter, unsalted - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Baguette has 388% more potassium than butter, unsalted - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted per 100 grams, however, butter, unsalted contains more beta-carotene than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 158 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 1.18 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 1.18 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.138 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 1.83 G |
| Total | 0.794 G | 1.968 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 160% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does baguette or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baguette are made of 90% starch, 10% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baguette or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 194 times more iron than butter, unsalted - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.